GIDEON – 16456
Safe - 12-28-2017 Manhattan
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SAFE 12/28/17
Gideon
Hello, my name is Gideon . My animal id is #16456. I am a desexed male tan dog at the Manhattan Animal Care Center. The shelter thinks I am about 6 years old.
I came into the shelter as a stray on 19-Dec-2017.
Gideon is at risk for medical reasons, having been diagnosed with Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex, which is contagious to other dogs. Behaviorally, we have no concerns for Gideon, whom we believe would be suitable for most homes.
Let’s get to know each other a bit more…
A volunteer writes: I love the blockheads, and so I love Gideon. He also makes it easy to love him, especially after rolling over on his back and wriggling around. I mean, picture it, a big goober, handsome, stocky, serious, all of a sudden on his back, four paws waving in the air as he wriggles. Too cute! Gideon is quiet in his kennel, easily leashed and out we go. Pulling hard on the leash until he finds the perfect spot on which to go potty, he’s then easier on the leash. Gideon was found wandering the streets, found by a good samaritan and brought into our care. They reported that he was friendly and outgoing, wagging his tail and licking strangers (can’t be a stranger long when your face gets licked!), and he has shown the same good-natured friendliness at ACC. Leaning in for petting, letting me take the ball out of his mouth, Gideon is a big friendly, tail-wagging hunk. He loves to play fetch, picking up and running with the ball, dropping it and play bowing to it, and having so much fun I can’t help but think what a joy he’ll be to his new person or family. Gideon aced his behavior evaluation in every category, reflecting what a nice dog he is, and I’m here to vouch for him! Super social with people, slightly playful in group but preferring the company of humans, Gideon is a rockstar dressed up as a dog. He’d like nothing better than long walks, a tennis ball or two to toss around, and a snuggle partner for the rest of his life. Be sure to ask to meet him when you visit.
My medical notes are…
Weight: 65 lbs
BARH scan negative male intact tense, nervous appx 3 yrs old mild tartar alopecia / dermatitis on dorsal neck, back small cut n rt front limb and chest clean ears, eyes, nose BCS 6/9 NOSF
Details on my behavior are…
Behavior Condition: 2. Blue
During intake, Gideon entered the Bronx Admissions Center wagging his tail, very alert and energized. He greeted all of the counselors in a friendly way. His ears were perked. His mouth was relaxed. He was panting.
Date of Intake: 12/19/2017
Basic Information:: Gideon is a tan, white, 6-year-old, muscular Large breed dog. He was found as a stray and brought into ACC NYC by an individual who found him wandering through the streets.
How is this dog around strangers?: Around strangers, Gideon is friendly/outgoing. He greets strangers in a friendly manner, with a wagging tail, licking them, and jumping up on them.
Energy level/descriptors:: Highly Energetic
Date of intake:: 12/19/2017
Spay/Neuter status:: No
Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Stray
Date of assessment:: 12/21/2017
Look:: 1. Dog’s eyes are averted, ears are back, tail is down, relaxed body posture. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor’s cupped hands.
Sensitivity:: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, and tail is in neutral position with a relaxed body posture. Dog’s mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item.
Tag:: 1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body soft.
Paw squeeze 1:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Paw squeeze 2:: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw.
Flank squeeze 1:: Item not conducted
Flank squeeze 2:: Item not conducted
Toy:: 1. Dog settles close, keeps a firm grip and is loose and wiggly. Dog does not place his/her body between you and the toy.
Summary:: Gideion approached the assessor in the assessment room with a soft body. He was social throughout the assessment, allowed all handling, and displayed no concerning behaviors.
Summary:: Based on behavior observed in our care, slow introductions are recommended between Gideon and respectful, social dogs. Gideon has displayed brief interest in play and socializing with polite dogs.
Summary (1):: 12/20: When introduced off leash to the female greeter dog, Gideon engages in brief play. He quickly becomes anxious when no longer engaging and seeks exit.
Summary (2):: 12/21: Gideon primarily seeks exit from the yard.
Summary (3):: 12/22: Gideon engages in brief bouts of play then seeks exit from the yard.
Summary (4):: 12/23: Gideon greets politely then seeks exit from the yard.
Date of initial:: 12/20/2017
Summary:: Gideion was tense.
ENERGY LEVEL:: We have no history on Gideion so we cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment. In the care center, he displays a medium level of activity.
IN SHELTER OBSERVATIONS:: Gideon consistently displays highly social behavior with his human caretakers outside of his kennel. He maintains a loose wiggly body throughout interactions and solicits attention from handlers. He engages in games with preferred toy items while off leash, and frequently checks in with the handler.
BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: AVERAGE (suitable for an adopter with an average amount of dog experience)
Behavior Asilomar: H – Healthy
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